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He is often called the "Godfather of Manga" due to his significant contributions to the medium. Tezuka produced over 700 manga titles, many of which have been adapted into animated series and films. Tezuka's most famous creation is Astro Boy, a robotic boy with superpowers who fights for justice. Astro Boy became a cultural phenomenon and introduced the concept of "cute robots" in manga and anime. Tezuka also explored adult themes and social issues in his works, such as Black Jack, a doctor who performs miraculous surgeries but struggles with his own ethical dilemmas. Beyond manga, Tezuka revolutionized the animation industry in Japan. He founded his own animation studio, Mushi Production, and pioneered techniques like limited animation to make the production process more efficient. Tezuka's animation works include the influential television series Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. In addition to his artistic contributions, Tezuka had a profound impact on the manga and anime industry as a whole. He established visual storytelling techniques that are still used today, such as the "cinematic montages" and "wide-eyed" expressions. Tezuka's unique and versatile style influenced countless artists and helped to popularize manga and anime internationally. Tezuka's career spanned over three decades, and he continued working until his death in 1989. His legacy lives on as his works remain beloved by fans worldwide and continue to inspire new generations of manga and anime creators. Tezuka's impact on Japanese pop culture cannot be overstated, and his contributions to the art forms of manga and anime make him an iconic figure.